Patrick Smith, LPC
Therapist in Pennsylvania
Patrick Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers his work on attachment and practical support.
- Licensed inPennsylvania
- LicensePC005736
- NPI 1255696787
- Experience15+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Patrick
Patrick Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers his work on attachment and practical support. He talks with people about stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and relationship and intimacy concerns. He keeps conversation direct and simple so parents and busy adults can follow along easily.
He uses a mix of Attachment-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered care. Sessions focus on what is happening in a person’s life now and how early connections shape current patterns.
Background and approach
The goal is to help each person understand their reactions and try different ways of responding. Patrick draws on 15 years of experience in helping with issues such as depression, anger, low self-esteem, and problems with communication and commitment. He also supports people dealing with addiction, codependency, abandonment, jealousy, and blended family or parenting strain.
He frames challenges as understandable responses to hard situations and offers straightforward strategies to cope. In sessions he listens first, and then works collaboratively to name patterns and set small, realistic goals. He helps people process emotions and practice new behaviors between meetings.
The tone is non-directive but practical, aiming to build the person’s own resources. Therapy is offered in English and delivered online through calls, chat, and messaging. Patrick practices in Pennsylvania and guides people toward clearer relationships, steadier mood, and better daily functioning.
Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC005736 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1255696787 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Patrick lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Workplace issues
Approaches Patrick names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-informed and practical approaches delivered online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotions. It helps people see patterns of trust, closeness, or avoidance and try different ways of connecting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while committing to values-based actions; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience by offering empathic listening and collaboration to discover personal strengths and choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patrick will talk with the person about goals, history, and daily challenges, then recommend approaches that fit. He uses the methods above alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques when helpful, and adapts plans based on what someone prefers and what helps in practice.
Online therapy offers practical benefits through flexible formats. Video calls let people work face-to-face without travel, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging support ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on steady progress.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Additional areas include parenting strain, communication problems, and feelings like shame, emptiness, or isolation.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is client-centered and practical. He listens first, helps name patterns rooted in attachment, and sets small, workable goals with each person.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working with people on a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma, relationship conflict, and mood issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential, listed as PA LPC, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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